History

5 things you (probably) didn't know about the Fraser River

The river is a big part of Vancouver's history.

Jul 23, 2023 5:17 PM Read more >

Time Traveller: 100th anniversary of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh amalgamation

In July of 1923, 16 Sḵwx̱wú7mesh villages united to form one political body, known today as Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation)

Jul 23, 2023 7:05 AM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: This Mount Pleasant home was once a corner store

It's getting hard to find these little neighbourhood retail relics.

Jul 21, 2023 11:50 AM Read more >

Former councillor to recreate Richmond’s first ‘superstore’ in his house

Harold Steves, Richmond residents recall the Hong Wo store, run by a Chinese Canadian entrepreneur and his family from 1895 to 1971

Jul 20, 2023 10:49 AM Read more >

Here's why there are 'nuclear weapons free' signs around Vancouver

Canada has never had any nuclear weapons, so why does Vancouver have signs saying it's nuclear weapons-free?

Jul 19, 2023 8:15 AM Read more >

These 13 historic photos capture Robson Street's character in the 1970s

One of the oldest and most famous shopping streets in Canada has both changed a lot and a little over the decades.

Jul 17, 2023 4:23 PM Read more >

5 things you (probably) didn't know about Vancouver's Fairview neighbourhood

Welcome to Fairview!

Jul 16, 2023 5:13 PM Read more >

Time Traveller: The Scottish Games were an important annual event in North Van

This photo shows members of the North Vancouver St. Andrews & Caledonian Society at their fourth annual Scottish Games in 1913

Jul 16, 2023 7:07 AM Read more >

B.C. Cold Case Files: In 1961, this 12-year-old girl disappeared without a trace

Brenda Byman left for a hike with four teen friends one May day in 1961. She was never seen or heard from again.

Jul 14, 2023 3:50 PM Read more >

Vancouver Now & Then: A longtime corner store as seen in 1978 and 2020

Helen's Grocery was a fixture for generations

Jul 14, 2023 2:37 PM Read more >